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Get local dental rate quotes in a matter of seconds for plans by visiting our dental insurance quote page.
We also have helpful links below to pages that include state-by state examples of plans that cover braces, have no waiting periods, include implants among covered care, or have full coverage dental insurance. We also have a list of plans whose popularity make them the best Louisiana dental plans with respect to DentalInsurance.com sales figures.
Want a dental plan with no coverage delays for expensive dental services? See our article on Dental Insurance No Waiting Period which includes a list of plans by state that lack waiting periods.
Dental benefits are not standardized but there are plans that cover preventive, minor, and major dental services. See our Full Coverage Dental Insurance for both an explanation of what is meant by full coverage and examples of full coverage plans by state.
A dental implant is a major procedure and has a high price tag. For more information on this treatment as well as examples of Louisiana dental plans that cover implants, see Dental Insurance Covering Implants.
Most dental plans lack coverage for orthodontic care but there are plans on the market offering this benefit. To explore which ones are available in your area, see Dental Insurance that Covers Braces.
Many procedures in cosmetic dentistry are uncovered by dental plans. This means services such as veneers are typically paid out-of-pocket by patients with no help from insurance. However, an increasing number of plans are broadening their benefits to include coverage for teeth whitening, which is among the most popular of cosmetic dental treatments. Our page on Dental Insurance for Teeth Whitening includes a list of plans that cover some form of teeth whitening.
Increasing benefits after the first and second years. Keep your dental plan regardless of
age.
Plan type: PPO
Plan Maximum: $1000
Immediate coverage with no waiting periods for most services. Generous plan maximum.
Plan type: PPO
Plan Maximum: $3000
Rich benefits with maximums increase each for year the first 3 years.
Plan type: PPO
Plan Maximum: $1000 – $1500
Established in 1878, the LDA is the largest professional health organization for dentists in Louisiana. It is a statewide grassroots organization whose purpose is to promote, advocate, and protect the dental professional.
This page at the LDA site provides information about how to find a dentist, community clinics, the Louisiana Mission of Mercy, and dental topics.
This resource lists free and low cost dental services available in Louisiana, including free dental clinics, sliding fee scale dental clinics, and non profit dental clinics.
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